| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $38.91 | 3.384% | $40.2267 | $40.23 | $40.25 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.32 | 8.650% | $269.7997 | $269.80 | $269.80 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.44 | 4.183% | $204.6571 | $204.66 | $204.65 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.65 | 4.859% | $61.4998 | $61.50 | $61.50 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.80 | 5.780% | $6.1352 | $6.14 | $6.15 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.62 | 6.596% | $102.9931 | $102.99 | $103.00 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.45 | 6.179% | $141.6959 | $141.70 | $141.70 | $141.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.19 | $827.0075 | $827.02 | $827.05 | $827.00 | |